Illinois should be leader in STEM education - The Woodstock Independent

Illinois should be leader in STEM education - The Woodstock Independent

Illinois has long been a hub for innovation. Our strategic location in the heart of the Midwest amidst a robust network of top-tier universities, and a rich legacy of collaboration […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent Start a free trial, then pay only $6 per month after …

How Illinois Gets Students Ready for College and Careers

In 2009, the Lumina Foundation published “A Stronger Nation through Higher Education: How and Why Americans Must Meet a ‘Big Goal’ for College Attainment,” which projected a staggering shortfall of college-educated adults to meet labor market demand—16 million nationally by 2025.[1] Like many states, the Illinois P-20 Council quickly established a statewide goal in response: to increase the proportion of Illinois adults with high-quality degrees…